1. Independent Living Systems New Paradigm for ECUs & EADLs. 2013 AZ-ATAP Catch The Wave AT Conference Graham Bunce - July 2013 Speak4Use,LLC

2. The History 1817 American School for Deaf Founded 1920s Eugenics Actively Practiced in US 1940s American Federation of the Physically Handicapped Formed 1960s ANSI Publishes Landmark Document President Kennedy Appoints Special Committee Stephen Hawking Diagnosed with MND/ALS Dire Prognoses and Institutional Care Still the “Norm” 1970s 1 st Independent Living Center, “Berkeley Center” Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is Passed Virginia Ceases its Sterilization Program

3. The History 1980s First Commercial Home Use ECUs/EADLs Developed Disability Legislation, Advocacy and Legal Challenges Flourish TRAID Passed 1990 Assistive Technology Development Accelerates ADA Signed 2012 Parts of ADA Still Not Fully Implemented and Enforced Stephen Hawking is Inspirational Host at London Paralympics Application Development Ignites Apple Technology Medical Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment Abound 2012+ Optimal Health Primary Goal Convergence of Medical and QOL Needs Independent Living Systems – No Longer Just a Switch!

4. Smart House 40 Years Ago Star Trek House as a Luxury House as a Necessity Smart House and Beyond New Paradigm Portability Multiple inputs and Outputs

5. Accessibility Computers Multitasking New Designs NOT Reworked Old Ones New Approach Rethink the Interface User vs. Designer Perspective

6. Independent Living Systems Systems Not Switches What is Needed Communication Freedom of Movement Independence

7. Dynamic Design Software as the Framework Universal Control Designs Adaptability Affordability Rapid Development Universal Access

8. Development Software or Hardware ? 1 + 1 = 3 Medical Treatments and Cures Living for Today Living Vs. Existing QOL Vs COL Independent Living Systems as Cost Savers

9. Optimal Health Cures Vs. Coping What is Needed In the Virtual World Caregivers – The Big Squeeze Independent Living Systems

10. Time For Action Cost Numbers QOL Vs. Medical Need Keeping Pace with Daily Living Needs Affordability ? or Possibility !!